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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,861.60, 22,268.10 and 12,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,861.60, 22,268.10 and 12,674.60 is: 18,991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,861.60 : 22,268.10 = 12,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,861.60/22,268.10 = 12,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,861.60x = 22,268.10 × 12,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,861.60x = 282,239,260.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,239,260.26/14,861.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,991.18

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